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Confucianism [kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm] n (Philosophy) the ethical system of Confucius, the Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics (551-479 bc), emphasizing moral order, the humanity and virtue of China's ancient rulers, and gentlemanly education Confucianist n Confucianism the philosophy and doctrines espoused by Confucius, 5th century B.C. Chinese philosopher and mor al teacher. See also: China
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Chapters focus on Chinese religious traditions form Confucianism to Falun gong, reviewing the social, religious and political influences which changed them. Best articulated by the followers of the Wang Yangming school of Confucianism in the sixteenth century, late imperial conceptions of childhood were deeply informed by the Daoist belief that an embryo of innocence, purity, and spontaneity is innate in all humans throughout the life course, and that it must constantly be nurtured, revived, and restored by medical and meditative practices. What we understand today as Chinese medicine was also strongly influenced by the three main philosophical and spiritual traditions of China: Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. |
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